Chipotle Cheddar Scones

Scones aren’t just for a sweet treat – these Chipotle Cheddar Scones are cheesy and slightly spicy and make a perfect side for dinner.

Post Updated September 2014

Originally posted January 15, 2008 – This is another recipe that got lost in the the depths of the archives that needed to shine again. These savory scones are the perfect side for a big bowl of soup or chili and are warm and comforting – perfect as we go into colder weather! These Chipotle Cheddar Scones are will the star of your meal!

If you’ve been reading my blog, you will know that I have a hard time with side dishes. I have been trying to be better lately, mostly so that I can get some extra vegetables into our meals, but the hardest thing for me is pairing sides with the main dish. I’m fine with coming up with a main dish to serve, and I’m fine with coming up with a side dish, but whether or not these always go together is a whole new question!! I actually received an email the other day with a question regarding sides. She said – “your bell peppers look delicious. I have been wanting to make stuffed bell peppers for a guy I have been recently dating. He is a great cook and loves to cook, but it is my turn and I want it to be great. Do you have any suggestions for side dishes for these peppers….and maybe dessert?”

So I need your help!! She was referring to the Stuffed Bell Peppers I made a few months ago. I’m counting on you all to come up with a great meal plan including these peppers!!

I realized last night that I hadn’t posted about these chipotle cheddar scones yet, which is a shame, because they really were very delicious!! I made them awhile back with the Cornflake Crusted Halibut. Once again, I don’t really know if these “went” together, but I sure did enjoy both of them!! One thing I know these cheddar scones would go well with is a nice, hot bowl of chicken tortilla soup. I have really been wanting to whip up another batch of these scones, so maybe I will be making some soup soon!! I was afraid the chipotle would be quite hot, but I was actually surprised at how you just tasted a little bit of heat. I might even add a little extra next time I make these!

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Scones aren't just for a sweet treat - these Chipotle Cheddar Scones are cheesy and spicy and make a perfect side for dinner.

Serves: 12 scones

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces

¾ cup sour cream

½ cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce

1 large egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or a fork until it resembles coarse meal. Add in the sour cream, cheese, water, chipotle in adobo adn egg. Stir just until moistened.

Lightly flour a work surface and dump out the dough. Lightly knead just until it comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a 6-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Arrange the wedges on the baking sheet 1 inch apart.

Oo I was just thinking this morning that I want to make a bread thing like this to go with my sweet potato black bean chili! The other day I was scrolling through your blog and my boyfriend was sitting back behind me but he kept asking “ooo what’s that” “what’s that?”. Your food & photos definitely enticed him!

I have to try these scones. I would serve them alongside the stuff peppers which are a meal in one!And perhaps the cucumber salad you showed or a nice leafy one. Followed by a light fruity sorbet. Easy and sastifying.

Deb, I was thinking something “bread” too… Those stuffed peppers are good on their own, I think. Some crusty, delicious bread (Italian?) would go well, or spread some pesto on thick slices and toast briefly… I’m just guessing here. 😉

Wow – now that I’ve got “cornflake coating” down (after last night’s “fried” chicken) I am definitely game for your halibut! And these scones look amazing. I’m struggling with side dishes lately as well. That spinach salad I made last night from Epicurious was YUCK! Oh and if you DO try the chicken – change the seasoning. Poultry seasoning has NO place in fried chicken and it was not good. Next time just salt, pepper and paprika for me.

Oh – and re: Vanilla Ice – yes, we have an old bicep track that the members hate – “Ice Ice Baby.” You can just HEAR the groans and see the eyes roll. Happy steppin’!

first, the scones look great! i was looking to do something with our beef stew for sunday football night and these will go perfect!

as for the side … i would do either a sautéed dark leafy kale, or for texture difference, i would do a very light crunchy green salad … or something like a carrot and celery salad with a sherry vinaigrette.

I love scones. They are a weekend staple around my house. And I have had savory scones at a cute restaurant in Pittsburgh. But really, aren’t savory scones just biscuits? I’ve literally been trying to figure this out for a year now. 🙂